When I first read review for this show by T.H.E.M., I was really excited. but then after actually watching a few episodes, I'm slightly disappointed. the concept is really original. A squid washes ashore to enslave humanity for their treachery of the sea. but things don't go according to plan because she is an immature simpleton. things get cliche quite quick with all the slapstick. What gives...

When I first read review for this show by T.H.E.M., I was really excited. but then after actually watching a few episodes, I'm slightly disappointed. the concept is really original. A squid washes ashore to enslave humanity for their treachery of the sea. but things don't go according to plan because she is an immature simpleton. things get cliche quite quick with all the slapstick. What gives the show edge is the very original Squid Girl as the humor is tailored to her misconceptions and squidy abilities.

The setting is so far limited to the cafe and residency by the sea. which suites me just fine. she is a squid after all. though separating her from the ocean might make for an interesting episode. The music is typical J-pop (I personally dislike the excessively cutesy sounding stuff). The characters are so far flat, yet unique from each other, but not annoying (except for one). We even have a couple in the making (which I am rooting for). The drawing style is rather basic, but I don't mind it. It adds to the lighthearted feel of the meandering plot. This is supposed to be a feel good show, so if you're looking for drama and heart break, look elsewhere. but if you're looking for a quick pick me up after a long day, this works for sure, as the episodes are really short.

What brings energy to the show is Squid Girl's rashness and hyperactive imagination and conceit. I personally tire of the "angry controlling but good deep down" archetype really quickly, but if the ensuing craziness is you're cup of tea, by all means. I find it impossible to take her character seriously, which is probably the point.

I feel that if I continue this review any longer, it'll turn into a rant so I'm going to end it with this. Though it didn't match my expectations, it's still a satisfying comedy and I'm going to keep watching just to find out if Squid Girl ever reaches her goal.

Squid girl is a very fun and simple anime that's easily watched no matter what your mood is, and since it's more comedy style, you can start or watch any episode in the anime without being lost or having to watch the previous episodes to know what's going on.

The characters aren't completely developed for my taste, because most of them lack a real connection to the anime. As for the music, I ...

Squid girl is a very fun and simple anime that's easily watched no matter what your mood is, and since it's more comedy style, you can start or watch any episode in the anime without being lost or having to watch the previous episodes to know what's going on.

The characters aren't completely developed for my taste, because most of them lack a real connection to the anime. As for the music, I absolutely love the OP and the credit songs; however, there's no real music while the anime is actually playing.

Overall, despite my very brief and specific review, this anime is very fun to watch, and is easily one of my favorites, giving me laughs when I least expect them.

Shinryaku! Ika Musume is one of the most joyous, hilarious anime out there. There is a lot of humor involved, and the characters are well developed, and creative. As well as the background music, it was fantastic! especially the last episode where ( SPOILER) Ika musume goes back to the ocean, and takes things as miss-communication. The touching music in the background ...

Shinryaku! Ika Musume is one of the most joyous, hilarious anime out there. There is a lot of humor involved, and the characters are well developed, and creative. As well as the background music, it was fantastic! especially the last episode where ( SPOILER) Ika musume goes back to the ocean, and takes things as miss-communication. The touching music in the background (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOUDv_yvpg8) is simply beautiful! I have had many laughs with this anime! The storyline is alright, though, there is an overall story, but it doesn't really follow through with Ika musume, like some anime, where the character is looked after day after day, Shinryaku! Ika musume is told with 3 different stories per episode, usually consisting of a simple plot at a time, sort of like nichijou, but less random. The animation didn't bother when i watched it, the style suits the anime very well, with a sort of comical simple feel to it. I'm sure everybody will enjoy this anime as much as i did!

I have watched this anime on a spur of the moment. I saw the previews and felt that I would be interested in. All the characters are interesting and entertaining. My favorite is episode 5 where Sanae has a dream and Squid Girl is little. I have actually watched that one several times. I am looking into actually buying this for my collection. To be honest, she is trying to annihilating the ...

I have watched this anime on a spur of the moment. I saw the previews and felt that I would be interested in. All the characters are interesting and entertaining. My favorite is episode 5 where Sanae has a dream and Squid Girl is little. I have actually watched that one several times. I am looking into actually buying this for my collection. To be honest, she is trying to annihilating the human race but she has not adept in accomplishing that, she is however adept in doing the exact opposite which is why no one and I do mean no one pays her very much heed. Well accept for Nagisa who thinks she is really able to do it. She is so smart but lacking in common sense.

I didn't know what to expect from this anime but I'm sure gad that I gave it a chance! It's very clever and the jokes and gags are well executed. The characters are cool and you gotta love Squid girl's hapless adventures in the human world! Good show for all ages.

If you liked Sgt.Frog you'll like this series also just good clean fun and the squid puns are great I've watched both seasons and really hope their is a season three. Squiddie comes from the sea to inkvade the surface dwellers and try to keep them from polluting the ocean any more than they have but finds herself ill equipped to handle such a major task and the fun begins when she damages a beach ...

If you liked Sgt.Frog you'll like this series also just good clean fun and the squid puns are great I've watched both seasons and really hope their is a season three. Squiddie comes from the sea to inkvade the surface dwellers and try to keep them from polluting the ocean any more than they have but finds herself ill equipped to handle such a major task and the fun begins when she damages a beach restaurant and tries to pay for it by working it off at the restaurant. Good character development some funny extra characters (I really like the three stooges) and Sanae kinda stands out as a pain in the ass for Squid Girl as she has a big crush on her. The story lines have been good usually three short ones per episode and I like it that way kind of keeps you guessing what's next. The first season was dubbed (a really good one but not on here) and hope that season two and any seasons after that are also as I prefer dubs over subs but I can live with it if they aren't.

this show is prefect except guess what no dubstep. think of how cool this should would be there be squid girl dubstep tottaly wicked 360 no scope dodge bullets 7 up sandwhich. squid girl really brings the pwnage she tottaly knocks out noobs like swish swoosh kerblam totaly cool
no dubstep or skrillex or evne deadmau5 so it a kinda bad show

About the Show

With the environment ever deteriorating on a global scale, rage of those who suffer the most is about to erupt.
Take this girl, for
With the environment ever deteriorating on a global scale, rage of those who suffer the most is about to erupt.
Take this girl, for example. She is hell-bent on annihilating the mankind before her species is wiped off the surface of the earth, or, to be precise, off the bottom of the ocean.
As she sets out on her vengeful journey, however, she becomes aware of certain limitations. She’s nothing but a squid out of water… ...more